DoDonPachi Maximum hits iOS Oct. 26 with iPhone 5 compatibility

Cave's previously Windows Mobile-exclusive bullet-hell shmup DoDonPachi Maximum is headed to an iDevice near you this Monday, October 29, according to Siliconera. The game, which includes ships from DoDonPachi: Blissful Death and DoDonPachi: Resurrection, requires an iThing no older than an iPhone 4 or an iPad 2, though that does translate to iPhone 5 screen resolution compatibility. The universal app will cost $6.99 at launch, and then jump up to $11.99.

DoDonPachi games (and bullet-hell shooters in general) are a much bigger thing in Japan than they are here, generally speaking, and that may have to do with the Japanese arcade vibe. So to get the most out of your iOS purchase here's how to get that authentic Japanese arcade bullet-hell-playing experience at home: Lock yourself in the smallest closet you have, fill it with smoke, and then hire someone to be better than you at every game you own.

Dodonpachi Maximum Info

Description

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM is a serious “Danmaku” style shooter that can be played with the swipe of a finger. The players board on a shooting simulator machine developed by a fictional weapon manufacturer EVAC* and embark on missions to dodge the barrages of fire and defeat the enemies projected on screen. Appearances from ships and enemies from CAVE’s past titles such as DODONPACHI BLISSFUL DEATH and DODONPACHI RESURRECTION is another notable feature of the title.